Your Hero’s Journey Starts in the Snowstorm (Not on the Sunny Day)

People assume the Hero’s Journey starts when you feel strong, confident, and wildly inspired. Nope. Sometimes it starts when you’re freezing, confused, over-caffeinated, and talking yourself out of everything. Sometimes it starts in a full-on snowstorm — inside your mind or outside your front door. And that’s the point — heroes don’t begin their journey once they feel brave. They become brave because they begin. And here’s a fun fact – the Hero’s Journey doesn’t end – there is unruly terrain to navigate; mountains to climb, valley to trudge through and cliffs to fall off 😊!

We all imagine that life transformation starts when we finally “get it together.” But if you trace every great story — and every midlife awakening — the call to adventure almost always shows up when you feel small, scared, or stuck. Joseph Campbell mapped the whole thing out: the Hero’s Journey begins with discomfort, uncertainty, and a feeling that something inside you knows there’s more. The real hero isn’t the one who starts strong — it’s the one who starts afraid. That’s the courage muscle being built. That’s where resilience is born.

Brené Brown reminds us that stepping into the unknown isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s the birthplace of joy, creativity, and meaningful life change. And that’s what the Hero’s Journey is really about: moving through fear so you can finally experience the abundance waiting on the other side. The treasure isn’t out there somewhere — it shows up the moment you trust yourself enough to step into a new chapter, even if you have a huge pit in your stomach.

So how do you know your Hero’s Journey is starting?

When you feel restless and uncomfortable.
When you’re tired of your own excuses.
When you catch yourself imagining a life that feels bigger than the one you’re living.
When fear is loud but your desire for more is louder.

That’s the call. That’s the threshold. That’s the moment your inner hero stretches, yawns, and says, “Alright… it’s time.”

Here’s how to ignite your Hero’s Journey today — even if you’re standing in your own personal blizzard:

1. Name the Fear. Heroes don’t pretend they’re not scared; they acknowledge it and walk anyway.
2. Choose One Brave Inch. Not a leap — an inch. A phone call, a decision, a conversation, a new belief, a journal entry.
3. Break the Scarcity Spell. Every time your brain says “not enough,” reply, “I’m expanding.” Say it out loud.
4. Look for Proof of Abundance. One small moment each day: kindness, synchronicity, opportunity, progress.
5. Honour the Beginning. Starting messy is still starting. And it’s still heroic.

The Hero’s Journey isn’t about being fearless — it’s about moving with love and belief through fear. It’s about waking up to the abundance that’s been waiting for you — not after the storm clears, but while you’re still finding your way through it. Your journey doesn’t require perfection… just your willingness to take the next step.

- Kim